Carmen

Wright

Carmen (Arrington) Wright was born February 6, 1949 to Robert and Grace Arrington in Cleveland, Ohio. She was number 1 of 12 siblings. She made her peaceful transition from this earth to heavenly glory on December 28, 2025 at the age of 76 years old.

As a teenager, Carmen ran track for Wait High School. She was named "Queen" for the black newspaper "Bronze Raven". Carmen was unable to complete her high school years. Later on she went back to adult night school and completed the requirements to receive her diploma. After that she went on to college and received an Associates Degree in Accounting. She worked for a well known tax company for a year doing taxes for some family and friends. She also worked for BP Gas Company as an assistant manager for at least 10 years. She enjoyed watching Tubi movies, Kountry Wayne Skits, bingo, playing cards, bowling and spending time with family. She always remembered birthday cards for everyone. She didn't let her circumstances stop her from speaking her mind, laughing and joking around with family. Unfortunately, her wish to go to Las Vegas was not achieved before she passed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Raymond Arrington; son, Anthony Arrington; granddaughters, Chayla Wright, Shawn Holton, Jamesiha Taylor; brother in law Richard Jenrett.

Carmen leaves to cherish her loving memory her husband of 57 years who she loved with all her heart, John L. Wright, Sr.; her children, Bridget (Kenneth) Warren, Felicia (Clifford) Childress, John Wright, Jr. and Christopher (Christie) Wright; 14 grandchildren, James Wright, Cayla Wright, Ciara Young, Erica Harris, Keeonnia Wright, Clifford Childress, Jr., John Wright III, Christopher Holton, Daniel Wright, Christopher Wright, Jr., Jazmyliena Martin, Shantia Wright, Destiny Dotson and Tia Arrington; 24 great grandchildren; siblings, Ruth Arrington-Bayliss, Robert (Vanetta) Arrington, Barbara Arrington-Jenrett, Michele Denise Arrington, Richard Debbie Arrington, lorraine (Robert) Cannon, Rodney (Pamela) Arrington, Reginald Arrington, Tracy Arrington-Allison, Randolph (Randy) Arrington and Lisa Arrington, host of many cousins, nieces and nephews, the May and Davis family from Cleveland, Ohio, special relatives, Jean Arrington, Sandra Wright Washington, and long time family friend, Vicky Ramey-Guy.

Carmen will be missed so much by family and friends who loved her dearly.